Anatomy of Horror. Serafyma Bila

A popular science study of horror, its origins, development, aesthetic and conceptual foundations. The book examines the biological mechanisms of fear, the sociocultural diversity of its forms, mythological, folkloric and modern images that have shaped the modern idea of ​​the terrible in literature, cinema and video games. Why are we attracted to the terrible? How is traumatic experience embodied in horror? How have historical factors influenced our understanding of the monster - and what text is truly capable of frightening?

"Anatomy of Horror" is not only a theoretical study, but also a practical guide for authors who strive to create deep and expressive horror texts. As well as a guide for readers who want to deepen their understanding of the genre.